Knackwurst Meaning in English

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US

ˈnækˌwɝst

NAK-wurst

UK

ˈnakˌwʊəst

NAK-wuhst

Definition

A knackwurst is a short, thick German sausage made of ground pork and beef, often seasoned with garlic and other spices.

Usage & Nuances

The word is sometimes spelled 'knockwurst' in English. It is mainly used in contexts relating to German cuisine or delis. Not as common as 'sausage' or 'bratwurst' in casual American English.

• Spanish: salchicha knackwurst
• Portuguese (BR): linguiça knackwurst
• Portuguese (PT): salsicha knackwurst
• Chinese (Simplified): 克纳克香肠
• Chinese (Traditional): 克納克香腸
• Hindi: नकवुर्स्ट सॉसेज
• Arabic: نقانق نكاكوورست
• Bengali: নাকওয়ার্স্ট (জার্মান সসেজ)
• Russian: кнаквурст
• Japanese: クナックヴルスト
• Vietnamese: xúc xích kiểu Đức (knackwurst)
• Korean: 크나크부어스트
• Turkish: knackwurst - Alman sosis (knackwurst)
• Urdu: ناک وُرسٹ (جرمن ساسیج)
• Indonesian: knackwurst - sosis Jerman

Example Sentences

I ordered a knackwurst with mustard for lunch.

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A knackwurst is usually short and thick.

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The chef cooked the knackwurst on the grill.

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You can find real German knackwurst at the new deli downtown.

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Have you ever tried a smoked knackwurst at Oktoberfest?

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The plate comes with sauerkraut and a juicy knackwurst—it’s delicious!

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